. That's me in the red T-shirt.We ourselves 3 goals for the run :1. Enjoy the occasion2. No stopping3. Finish under 4:30:00We achieved all 3 and got home in 4:14!Thanks to all the forumites for hints, tips and support, and to the RWpacers at Sutton Park
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won’t speed up my finishing time but it might help niggles become injuries. My top tip this week is to recruit friends to run with – it’s a huge motivational boost and the miles seem to go by quicker. Failing that, find yourself a magic lamp
It’s unlikely you’ll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by setting a new PB (personal best time). The full version of this article contains nine tips that - put simply - work. They go from timing your race right
at the start can also contribute to your sluggish feeling.Another tip is to make sure that youve had enough sleep in the build-up to the run. Concentrate on getting plenty of rest in the week beforehand, and especially two nights before the race. And don
steps or discover Paula's top motivational tips.Subscribers can view the rest of the tips in the full article. Not a magazine subscriber? Subscribe online now to make a significant saving on the newsstand price.Extracted from How to Run by Paula
Every day this week, we're looking a short number of ways to get back to your ideal weight. We're covering simple changes to your running; everyday exercise tweaks; and loads of realistic eating rules that you can live by. Today: Best Exercise
down with 10 minutes of easy spinning.Focus on picking a gear that will make you climb at a cadence of between 60 and 70rpm. This way you're sure to be using strength to get you up the hill.Top Tip Just as you wouldn't run hard the day after a speed
run.The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (non-subscriber preview) Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet. Fundraising FocusRunning for charity? Wondering how you'll have time to fit in your fundraising as well
technique and all that gear. That's why we've put together this triathlon training guide for runners. Whether your goal is to do your first triathlon or just improve your running through cross-training, these expert tips will help you reach any finish line